Jaws

About

Jaws (1987) is a fast-paced arcade shooter for the Nintendo Entertainment System where you alternate between a diver and a boat to battle a vengeful great white shark. Simple controls let you switch between underwater combat with scuba gear and overworld sailing to collect shells as currency. The goal is to survive waves of attacks while navigating tropical waters, using explosives and weapons to fend off the relentless predator. The game stands out for its chaotic mix of action and resource management. Players must balance offensive tactics with careful shell collection to upgrade tools, all while evading a shark that seems to hunt them personally. Though short on depth, its frantic pace and movie tie-in appeal have earned it a cult following among retro gamers.

Storyline

This can't be! There has never been a Great White in these warm tropical waters before. NEVER! This is more than a coincidence... this shark appears to be possessed... as if it's hunting you down... like it's personal. You'd better prepare yourself and strike back before it's too late. Will you use the mini-sub, sea plane, sail boat or just scuba gear? Perhaps it won't even matter. Remember, this is some kind of unbelievably powerful eating machine you're dealing with. Quick, grab your weapons, pack your explosives and check your maps. It's out there... you know it... and it's coming for you. This is serious! This is the ultimate Jaws challenge, because this time it's not over until only one of you is left alive.